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  • The Gathering Dark

  • Inspector McLean, Book 8
  • By: James Oswald
  • Narrated by: Ian Hanmore
  • Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (827 ratings)

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The Gathering Dark

By: James Oswald
Narrated by: Ian Hanmore
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Summary

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Gathering Dark by James Oswald, read by Ian Hanmore.

A truck driver loses control in central Edinburgh, ploughing into a crowded bus stop and spilling his vehicle's toxic load. The consequences are devastating.

DI Tony McLean witnesses the carnage. Taking control of the investigation, he soon realises there is much that is deeply amiss - and everyone involved seems to have something to hide.

But as McLean struggles to uncover who caused the tragedy, a second crisis develops: the new Chief Superintendent's son is missing, last seen in the area of the crash....

Brilliantly plotted and utterly compelling, this is the gripping new novel in the best-selling Inspector McLean series.

©2017 James Oswald (P)2017 Penguin Audio
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Darkness continues...

I think Tony could cut a break at this stage-good story and excellent narration, but a bit of happiness is long overdue....come on Mr Oswald!

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dark and gripping

yet another well constructed storyline, introducing a more human sadness into the finale. how can you follow this yet more sadness for Tony.

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More of Tony being a work-obsesssed dolt

Getting a bit tiresome really.
"McLean knew he should ring Emma... but he didn't. He'd make it up to her later"
That's the theme of the whole book really - forgetting to check up on her for the whole day when she's been rushed to hospital, neglecting to call when he really should, missing antenatal classes... Makes me want to punch him in the face, which is not what I want in a main character.

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loved this book

loved this book, gripping from the start to the end. a 5 star listen, this series is brilliant.

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intense and sad story of loss all around

more information on dan to understand his character better.Madam Rose could have had a bigger part to try and warn them about the baby

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VERY GOOD

Another brilliant story from James Oswald. Quite compelling and good as the others. Hope there are more!

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As usual, an intriguing plot

The plot was very good and kept me guessing until the very last moment. Always leap at the chance of a new Inspector McLean novel.

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Yet another brilliantly written novel

This book gripped me from start to finish. James Oswald just goes from strength to strength! And the pairing of Ian Hanmore as narrator is perfect. A great listen

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another good book.

Continuing the story of Tony Mclane as he fights to keep Edinburgh safe.

Tony witnesses a horrific accident as a tanker ploughed, out of control, into a crowd of people waiting for a bus. Thongs only get worse from there.

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another great story

different from your everyday crime thriller, can't wait for the next one in the series
how will Emma cope now....

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